Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Dowelltown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dowelltown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dowelltown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dowelltown
Dental care lags in Dowelltown
50.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 58.1% across Tennessee. Among those 65 and older, 29.5% have lost all their teeth (Tennessee 14.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Dowelltown
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.6% across Tennessee. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.7% across Tennessee. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 7% across Tennessee. In all, Dowelltown runs above Tennessee on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dowelltown
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), vs 17.3% across Tennessee. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Tennessee figure falls outside Dowelltown’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dowelltown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Tennessee.
Out of every 100 Dowelltown adults…
Dowelltown runs above TN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Tennessee
Share of adults, with the Tennessee figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Dowelltown
No hospital or community health center in Dowelltown itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dowelltown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Dowelltown adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dowelltown runs above Tennessee.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Dowelltown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Tennessee.
Dowelltown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | — | — | — | — |
Liberty: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dowelltown adults live with a disability (Tennessee 35.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dowelltown
Why doesn’t Dowelltown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dowelltown.
What hospital is closest to Dowelltown?
Dekalb Community Hospital in Smithville, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Dowelltown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dowelltown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dekalb County Health Department Community Health Center in Smithville, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dowelltown.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Tennessee figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.